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Lowy-GEM Program in Aging The Post-HPPAE Aging Program at Boston University School of Social Work

Reeve Goldhaber, MSW, LICSW Director, Lowry-Gem Program in Aging. Lowy-GEM Program in Aging The Post-HPPAE Aging Program at Boston University School of Social Work. HISTORY. 2001-2006 Boston University School of Social developed the GEM (Geriatric Education Model) Program

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Lowy-GEM Program in Aging The Post-HPPAE Aging Program at Boston University School of Social Work

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  1. Reeve Goldhaber, MSW, LICSW Director, Lowry-Gem Program in Aging Lowy-GEM Program in AgingThe Post-HPPAE Aging Program at Boston University School of Social Work

  2. www.socialworkleadership.org HISTORY • 2001-2006 • Boston University School of Social developed the GEM (Geriatric Education Model) Program • A one year, field-based Aging training model comprised of a field placement split between two “Aging” agencies • A monthly seminar taught by participating field instructors. • Each year, 4-6 students participated in the program and received small stipends. • These students were either already interested in aging or were encouraged to consider the field and understand the demographics.

  3. www.socialworkleadership.org HISTORY • 2006-2009 HPPAE Cohort 2 • Adapted previous model to HPPAE • Primary placement in one agency 80% of placement time • Enrichment placement in second agency 2-4 hours a week • Monthly seminar on topics in Aging • 6 students in 2006-7, 9 students in 2007-8 and 12 students in 2008-9 • I year program for either advanced or foundation year • Evaluation

  4. www.socialworkleadership.org ADVANTAGES OF HPPAE • Guidance and support of HPPAE staff • Opportunities to collaborate with and learn from HPPAE colleagues with different versions of the model • Stipends for recruitment • Enthusiasm of participating for students, community partners and school • Evaluation adding validity • Engagement of Deans

  5. www.socialworkleadership.org Sustaining Post-HPPAE Program • Supportive Dean - 10 hours for director’s time • Existing fund used for small stipends • Well liked program, increased applicant pool • Preserved strong history of Aging in school • Connected to Alums and agencies in Aging • Opportunities for continued collaboration through SWLI and HPPAE Programs, program evaluation and presentations at meetings

  6. www.socialworkleadership.org 2012-13 Sustained Program • 24 foundation and advanced year MSW students in program • 5 students in Advanced second year in program option with leadership projects • Concurrent primary and enrichment placements in 2 agencies • Smaller stipends spread to more students • Monthly seminar with expert speakers • Pre and post competency evaluation, exit questionnaires and reflection pieces

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